Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Strut Cartridge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Strut Cartridge - Revised Service Procedure
Bulletin Number:
91-3-15
Reference Number:
133203
Publish Date:
5/91
Subject:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 3C NEW SPECIAL TOOL
FOR STRUT CARTRIDGE REMOVAL (REVISED PROCEDURE)
Models
Affected:
1988-91 GRAND PRIX MODEL
Models Affected:
1991 Grand Prix
Page
3C-2
1990 Grand Prix
Page
3C-3
1989 Grand Prix
Page
3C-3
1988 Grand Prix
Page
3C-1
The following procedure has been revised to include a new special tool (J 38844). J 38844 will be shipped as part of the 1991 Essential Tool
Program.This tool was developed to eliminate the possibility of the front suspension spring moving out of alignment when removing the strut cartridge.
Strut Cartridge
Figures 1 through 9
Tools Required:
*J 38844 Strut Alignment Tool
J 35668 Strut Extension Rod
J 35669 Strut Rod Nut Remover and Installer
J 35671 Strut Cap Nut Wrench
CAUTION:
DO NOT SERVICE THE STRUT CARTRIDGE UNLESS THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS ON THE SUSPENSION. THE
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE KEEPS THE COIL SPRING COMPRESSED, OTHERWISE THE RELEASED COIL SPRING COULD
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
*Tool J 38844 Strut Alignment Tool will not be available until June 1, 1991.
Figure 1
Remove or Disconnect
1.
Scribe strut cover to body to assure proper camber adjustment.
2.
Strut mount cover plate (2) by removing three cover plate nuts (1), refer to Figure 1.
